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Job of the Week: Global Security Coordinator

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This week’s featured job is a Global Safety Coordinator for International Studies and Programs (job posting 930036). International Studies and Programs (ISP) is the hub for international research, teaching, and outreach at Michigan State University. 

In this position, you will serve as a member of the Office for Global Health, Safety and Security and support operational management of international health and safety matters. In collaboration with both the Director and Senior Coordinator of Global Health, Safety and Security, you will oversee office management, analysis, travel preparedness and plan response strategies to promote and protect the well-being of MSU travelers. 

You will share 24/7 coverage for international emergencies and the main telephone number/email address for Global Safety. This includes monitoring international incidents or worldwide events that may affect MSU travelers abroad. You will develop plans and guidelines to provide clear safety protocols while supporting department communication efforts through website updates, email newsletters, and university-wide communications. 

Occasional domestic and international travel will be required for conferences/training or site assessments. This is a hybrid position with the expectation that you will work on campus three days a week and remote for two. 

Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be required by completing a four-year degree in a related field such as International Relations, Foreign Language, Communication, or similar is required. Three to five years of related experience in emergency coordination, international travel and security, or campus crisis/risk management is also required. You should have prior experience living, studying or working abroad.

To learn more, visit the International Studies and Programs website. To apply for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter to the MSU Careers website by February 20. 

Job of the Week: Core Procurement Buyer

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This week’s featured job is a Core Procurement Buyer for University Procurement and Logistics (job posting 928832). University Procurement and Logistics competitively solicits, negotiates commercial contracts, and issues orders for goods and services in support of MSU’s mission.

In this position, you will be responsible for purchasing a variety of complex commodities, specifically for MSU Extension, research, and farm management, requiring extensive knowledge and expertise. Negotiating and executing complex, large-dollar purchases is required. You will collaborate with university stakeholders and subject matter experts to obtain the best value on complex commodities in support of MSU. You will participate in a team of procurement professionals to evaluate purchase requisitions for appropriateness, content, compliance, and clarity. 

The Core Procurement Buyer will also manage the procurement process by writing, issuing, and soliciting requests for information, proposals, and/or quotations (RFIs, RFPs, and/or RFQs). You will assemble stakeholder specifications for complex, unique, and large-scale purchases, determine suppliers to be solicited, evaluate proposals, and prepare bid analyses. You will also source suppliers by selecting the proper procurement methodology and demonstrate strong negotiation skills while partnering with MSU legal and risk management offices. 

You should have knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business Administration with relevant coursework in marketing, business law, finance, public relations or computer science, along with five to eight years of related work experience. An advanced degree in supply chain, STEM, or law field and demonstrated knowledge in supply chain compliance is desired. 

To learn more, visit the University Procurement and Logistics website. To apply for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter to the MSU Careers website by February 13, 2024. 

Job of the Week: Senior Director of Development

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This week’s featured job is a Senior Director of Development for the Office of Philanthropy for Undergraduate Education (job posting 920213). The Office of Philanthropy for Undergraduate Education (OPUE) exists to assist donors who are interested in supporting students at all levels of education here at MSU. 

In this position, you will serve as the unit’s Chief Development Officer and as a strategic partner to the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education. You will be planning, collaborating and implementing methods of prospect identification, solicitation, and cultivation for successful solicitations of funds.

You will supervise, direct, and motivate staff by promoting excellence and measurable goals. This role will actively mentor and train staff and provide frequent opportunities for professional development. You will also recruit, train, motivate and evaluate volunteers in order to accomplish college goals and objectives.

The Senior Director will also audit internal operations to develop standardized procedures and to ensure conformity with established policy. You will assist in budget preparation and both long and short-term goals and plans to determine required resources.

You should have a Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field. Eight years of successful fundraising experience is also preferred along with demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communications.
To learn more, visit the Office of Philanthropy for Undergraduate Educations website. To apply for the position, please submit your resume and cover letter to the MSU Careers website by January 25.

Job of the Week: Service Desk Analyst

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This week’s featured job is for a Service Desk Analyst for The MSU IT Service Desk (ITSD)(job posting 912038). The ITSD is the single point of contact for the user community for communication, coordination, and support of technology at MSU. ​​​​​​​The ITSD supports all corners of the MSU community, from current students, faculty, and staff to alumni, retirees, guests, and affiliates – over 750,000 active and lifelong Spartans supported on more than 650 different technologies. 

In this position, you will provide first-level support by taking calls, handling the resulting incidents or service requests, and using incident management and request fulfillment processes. You will also provide phone, email, and chat support for a wide array of technical issues along with assisting in remote workstation troubleshooting and classroom support.

This position requires you to be a resident of the State of Michigan and within commutable distance to MSU’s East Lansing Campus. This is a remote-friendly position, and staff will also be required in-person for scheduled shifts. 

The Service Desk Analyst should have knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years of college, technical, vocational, or business school such as an Associate’s degree; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an enterprise information technology organization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You should also have strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of technology users. 
To learn more, visit the Technology at MSU website. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter to the MSU Careers website.

Job of the Week: College of Veterinary Medicine Clerical Aide

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This week’s featured job is a temporary or on-call Clerical Aide position with the Admissions, Student Life, and Inclusivity (ASI) office in the College of Veterinary Medicine (job posting 911226). The College of Veterinary includes three biomedical science departments—microbiology and molecular genetics, pathobiology and diagnostic investigation, and pharmacology and toxicology; two clinical departments—large-animal clinical sciences and small-animal clinical sciences; two service units—the Veterinary Medical Center and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and several research centers.

In this position, you will serve the ASI office by supporting programs, activities, and initiatives while also providing primary support for student clubs, corporate representatives, and managing CampusGroups (a campus community platform). You will also assist in coordinating events like Transition and White Coat Ceremonies, Student Awards, Commencement, Orientations, Career Fairs, and various wellness events. 

Administrative support will include creating meetings, Qualtrics surveys, and disseminating information to faculty, staff, and students. You will collect and report on events and projects using data compiled after each event and project. Being able to draft, edit, and send correspondence, write concisely and grammatically correct, as well as respond clearly and efficiently to emails, is required. 

The Clerical Aide should have experience working in student affairs, higher education, or a related field. This on-call position will require you to be in-person Monday-Friday from 8-5.
To learn more, visit the College of Veterinary Medicine website. To apply for the position, please submit your resume and three professional references to the MSU Careers website.

Job of the Week: Senior Engagement Center Manager

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This week’s featured job is for a Senior Engagement Center Manager for the Neighborhood Engagement Centers in the Office of Undergraduate Education (job posting 909362). The Office of Undergraduate Education oversees undergraduate academic policies and facilitates institution-wide initiatives focused on enhancing undergraduate learning. The Neighborhood Engagement Centers provide services with partners from around campus to support student success outcomes for the institution and students. 

This position will serve the Office of Undergraduate Education by providing leadership for the Neighborhood Engagement Centers and staff, developing new and dynamic mechanisms or platforms for annual reporting of data and representing the unit in regular, strategic meetings. You will also hire, supervise, and evaluate staff and provide pertinent information to the Assistant Dean for Student Success Initiatives. 

You will also be interacting with colleagues from other programs to coordinate student support, neighborhood staff partners to coordinate planning and families to educate about Neighborhood goals.

The Senior Engagement Center Manager should have a Master’s degree in social work, student affairs or a related field. You should also have three to five years of related work along with experience in developing student success initiatives, using online tools for assessment and a demonstrated ability to work with students and colleagues of diverse backgrounds.
To learn more, visit the Neighborhood Student Success Center website and the Office of Undergraduate Education. To apply for the position, please submit your resume, a cover letter and three letters of reference to the MSU Careers website.

Job of the Week: Esports Production and Content Coordinator

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This week’s featured job is for an Esports Production & Content Coordinator for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (job posting 906596). The College of Communication Arts and Sciences offers world-class training to students through active engagement in translational research that influences health, environment, media, technology, business and public affairs across the nation and around the world. 

Esports at MSU is growing fast, with a solid foundation that includes a student-led Esports Club with nearly 1,500 students. MSU is launching university-supported varsity teams in Rocket League, Valorant, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This position will serve the College of Communication Arts and Sciences by developing and implementing a comprehensive esports broadcasting program that includes live streams, pre-recorded media, and social media content. You will coordinate the scheduling and broadcast of all esports events and tournaments along with managing broadcast equipment and ensuring all hardware and software are up-to-date and functioning properly.

The department is looking for a candidate with knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Graphic Arts or a business related field. You should have at least three to five years of expansive work experience in publications production, advertising, public and media relations, writing, or editing; familiarity with computer applications relating to word processing, phototypesetting, design, and page layout; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

To learn more, visit the College of Communication Arts and Sciences website. To apply for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter to the MSU Careers website by October 31. 

Job of the Week: Deputy Secretary of Academic Governance

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This week’s featured job is for a Deputy Secretary for Academic Governance for Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs (posting 897202). The Office for Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs focuses on advancing institutional culture and supporting faculty goals while promoting MSU’s overall mission.

This position will serve Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs by preparing and distributing agendas for university-level committees, proofreading and formatting office communications and scheduling meetings with the Secretary for Academic Governance and university leaders. The future Deputy Secretary for Academic Governance will also assist the Secretary for Academic Governance in administering the nominations and elections of faculty to various university-level committees and assist faculty in navigating the academic governance process.

Additional responsibilities may include student employment recruitment, training and supervision, presenting to faculty and staff on current policies, and serving as backup to other administrative staff. 

The Deputy Secretary for Academic Governance is self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks without supervision. They should have a bachelor’s degree or a technical degree. The ideal candidate would also have three to five years of project management experience along with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

To learn more about Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs, visit their website. To apply for the position, please submit three professional references, a resume and a professional writing sample on the MSU Careers Website by October 10. 

Job of the Week: Senior Director of Communications and Marketing

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This week’s featured job is a Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for University Advancement (posting 896429). University Advancement works to promote MSU’s excellence and enrich its future by building a culture of engagement and philanthropy. 

This position will serve University Advancement by promoting the university’s upcoming multi-billion dollar capital campaign and overseeing successful communications and marketing strategies across a range of platforms. The future Senior Communications and Marketing Director will also direct strategies for University Advancement including alumni/campaign communications, brand management and social media marketing. 

This position also comes with characteristic duties and responsibilities, including implementing comprehensive content and communications strategies for maximizing philanthropy and engagement with MSU and prioritizing the donor experience. They would also set clear direction for personnel while monitoring the budget.

The Senior Communications and Marketing Director should have a four-year degree, though a master’s degree is preferred, but not required. Experience should include five to 8 years working in public relations, publication production, video production, advertising, graphic design, social media, communications analytics, or web design. Ideal applicants would also have experience working in higher education and/or communicating to a diverse audiences in consideration of best DEI practices. 

To learn more about University Advancement, visit their website. To apply for the position, please provide a resume and cover letter on the MSU Careers Website by October 5. 

Job of the Week: Security Operations Coordinator/Crime Analyst

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This week’s featured job is for a Security Operations Coordinator/Crime Analyst for MSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety (posting 891495). The Department of Police and Public Safety makes an active effort to maintain an environment where all people on campus feel respected, protected and heard. 

This position will serve the Department of Police and Public Safety by monitoring access control systems and intrusion detection systems, including building safety or automation systems related to infrastructure safety and personal security. The future Security Operations Coordinator/Crime Analyst will need to access and review security video while also fielding calls in support of campus security operations.

The Security Operations Coordinator/Crime Analyst will also oversee MSU DPPS’s Cadet Desk.. The Cadet Desk is staffed by all MSU students who are passionate about criminal justice and law enforcement. They must also train all cadets to ensure they possess the ability to multitask and be able to perform their job duties during emergency situations.  

The ideal candidate should have a four-year college degree in intelligence analysis, criminal justice or related field or equivalent education. One to three years of related experience is also recommended.

To learn more about the Department of Police and Public Safety, visit their website. To apply for the position, please provide a resume, cover letter and at least three professional references on the MSU Careers Website.